Fall 2026

You're Still on a Waitlist; Here's What Happens Next (Targeted Message)

Anonymous — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:26:31 +0000

You're Still on a Waitlist; Here's What Happens Next (Targeted Message) Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 08/26/2026 - 10:26 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, to students who were still on a waitlist for one or more Fall 2026 Main Campus full-semester classes.

Dear [first],

You're still on a waitlist for one or more full-semester Main Campus classes.

Check Your Waitlist Position

What Happens Next

If a seat becomes available in your waitlisted class:

Between now and Aug. 28 at 5 p.m., the next eligible waitlisted student will be enrolled automatically. If you're enrolled automatically, you'll receive an email confirmation within 24 hours.
Between Aug. 29 and Sept. 7, contact the department offering the class to see if their policies allow them to enroll you manually. If not, you may want to remain on the waitlist so you're eligible for course reservation, which can guarantee you a seat the next time the course is offered.

On Tuesday, Sept. 8, waitlists are canceled. If you still aren't enrolled, you'll lose access to the class's online materials and be removed from the class roster. If you're eligible for course reservation, we'll email you a confirmation of your eligibility at the start of the next course reservation period.

Office of the Registrar | �鶹ӰԺ
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

Automatic enrollment ends on Aug. 28; waitlists are canceled on Sept. 8.

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Fall 2026 Main Campus Academic Dates & Deadlines

Anonymous — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Fall 2026 Main Campus Academic Dates & Deadlines Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 08/26/2026 - 00:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, to Main Campus, degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students who were either enrolled in Fall 2026 classes or were eligible to enroll.

Law students should refer to the Colorado Law calendar.

Dear [first],

Welcome to the 2026–27 academic year at CU �鶹ӰԺ! Please keep in mind the following key dates. Deadlines occur at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time unless otherwise noted.

These dates apply to Main Campus classes that follow the full-semester start and end dates (Aug. 20–Dec. 11, 2026). For other calendars, see our academic calendar webpage.*

Monday, Sept. 7

Labor Day holiday (no classes; university closed)

Tuesday, Sept. 8

Waitlists are canceled. Students still on the waitlist lose access to that class's online materials, but may be eligible to reserve a seat in the course the next time it's offered.

Thursday, Oct. 8

Midsemester reading day (no classes).

Tuesday, Oct. 27

Last day for class withdrawal; W notations will apply.
Last day to change pass/fail grade mode.

Monday, Nov. 23–Friday, Nov. 27

Fall break (no classes; university closed Nov. 26 & 27).

Friday, Dec. 4

Last day of classes.
Classes follow a Monday schedule.
Last day to withdraw from the semester.
Last day to submit the late class withdrawal petition form.

Saturday, Dec. 5–Sunday, Dec. 6

End of term reading days (no classes or exams).

Monday, Dec. 7–Friday, Dec. 11

Final exams.

* If you’re enrolled in any class that doesn’t meet for the full semester, it’s a special session class. Special session classes follow different deadlines than full-semester classes (view the special session calendar). To check the session and view key dates for one of your classes, go to the Your Classes card in Buff Portal. Select a class to view session information and the “Drop/Swap/Edit This Class” button for related deadlines.

Office of the Registrar | �鶹ӰԺ
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

Welcome to the 2026–27 academic year at CU �鶹ӰԺ! Here are the Main Campus academic dates most likely to affect you.

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COF Error: Submit Your Missing SSN (Targeted Message)

Linda Sprouse — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000

COF Error: Submit Your Missing SSN (Targeted Message) Linda Sprouse Tue, 08/25/2026 - 01:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email on the following dates to students who need to provide their Social Security number (SSN) to College Assist in order to receive COF funds for Fall 2025:

7:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026

Dear [first],

Your College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend can't be applied to your bill because you didn't include your Social Security number (SSN) in your COF application.

COF was created by the Colorado Legislature to pay a portion of total in-state tuition for eligible undergrads. There's no limit to the number of students who receive it, and you never have to pay it back.

To Correct Your Record

To resolve this error, follow our step-by-step instructions to update your record by 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, 2026.

Do not email anything containing your SSN. Doing so could put you at high risk for identity theft.

We'll securely send your information to College Assist. Once the error is resolved, follow our instructions to authorize COF by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11, 2026.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Email Authenticity

Official communications from our office are also available on our website. To find a specific announcement, go to the CU �鶹ӰԺ Office of the Registrar site and click "Students," then "Announcements."

Office of the Registrar | �鶹ӰԺ
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

Your College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend can't be applied to your bill because you didn't include your Social Security number (SSN) in your COF application.

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COF Error: Resolve Your SSN Mismatch (Targeted Message)

Anonymous — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000

COF Error: Resolve Your SSN Mismatch (Targeted Message) Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 08/25/2026 - 00:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email on the following dates to students who needed to correct a name error in order to receive COF funds for Fall 2026.

7:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026

Dear [first],

Your College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend can't be applied to your bill because the Social Security number (SSN) in your CU �鶹ӰԺ record doesn't match the one in your COF application.

COF was created by the Colorado Legislature to pay a portion of total in-state tuition for eligible undergrads. There's no limit to the number of students who receive it, and you never have to pay it back.

To Correct Your Record

To resolve this error, follow our step-by-step instructions to update your record by 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, 2026.

Do not email anything containing your SSN. Doing so could put you at high risk for identity theft.

Once you receive an email confirming that your record was updated, follow our online instructions to authorize COF by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11, 2026.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Email Authenticity

Office of the Registrar | �鶹ӰԺ
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

Your College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend can't be applied to your bill because the Social Security number (SSN) in your CU �鶹ӰԺ record doesn't match the one in your COF application.

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COF Error: Resolve Your Name Mismatch (Targeted Message)

Anonymous — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000

COF Error: Resolve Your Name Mismatch (Targeted Message) Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 08/25/2026 - 00:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email on the following dates to students who needed to correct a name error in order to receive COF funds for Fall 2025.

7:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026

Dear [first],

Your College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend can't be applied to your bill because the name you provided to CU �鶹ӰԺ doesn't exactly match the name in your COF application.

To Correct Your Record

To resolve this error, follow our step-by-step instructions to update your record by 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, 2026.

Once you receive an email confirming your record was updated, follow our online instructions to authorize COF by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11, 2026.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Email Authenticity

Office of the Registrar | �鶹ӰԺ
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

Your College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend can't be applied to your bill because the name you provided to CU �鶹ӰԺ doesn't exactly match the name in your COF application.

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COF Error: Resolve Your Birthdate Mismatch (Targeted Message)

Anonymous — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000

COF Error: Resolve Your Birthdate Mismatch (Targeted Message) Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 08/25/2026 - 00:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email on the following dates to students who need to correct a birthdate error in order to receive COF funds for Fall 2026.

7:30 p.m. on Monday, August 24, 2026

Dear [first],

Your College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend can't be applied to your bill because the birthdate in your CU �鶹ӰԺ record doesn't match the one in your COF application.

To Correct Your Record

To resolve this error, follow our step-by-step instructions to update your record by 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, 2026.

Once you receive an email confirming that your record was updated, follow our online instructions to authorize COF by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11, 2026.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Email Authenticity

Office of the Registrar | �鶹ӰԺ
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

Your College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend can't be applied to your bill because the birthdate in your CU �鶹ӰԺ record doesn't match the one in your COF application.

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Apply for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) (Targeted Message)

Linda Sprouse — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Apply for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) (Targeted Message) Linda Sprouse Tue, 08/25/2026 - 00:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email on the following dates to students who are eligible for the COF benefit in Fall 2026, but either haven't applied or have an unspecified error in their COF application:

7:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026

Dear [first],

Our records indicate that either you haven't applied for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) benefit or there's an error in your application.

If you don't apply for COF and/or resolve your application error by 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, 2026, you won't receive the COF tuition reduction for your eligible Fall 2026 class(es).

Please follow our instructions to apply for and authorize COF. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us.

Email Authenticity

Office of the Registrar | �鶹ӰԺ
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

You're eligible for the COF benefit, but either you haven't applied or there's an error in your application.

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Reminder: You're on a Fall 2026 Class Waitlist (Targeted Message)

Anonymous — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Reminder: You're on a Fall 2026 Class Waitlist (Targeted Message) Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 08/18/2026 - 00:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, to students who were on a waitlist for one or more full semester Fall 2026 Main Campus classes.

Dear [first],

You're currently on a waitlist for one or more full-semester Main Campus classes. While you're on the waitlist:

Because you aren't enrolled in the class, you won't be charged tuition for it and it won't count toward your enrollment status (e.g., full time, half time).
You will, however, appear on the class roster and have access to the online class materials until waitlists are canceled on Sept. 8.

Check Your Waitlist Position

On the First Day of Class

Attend the first class meeting and tell the instructor you're on the waitlist. They may be able to advise you on your chances of being enrolled from the waitlist and whether you should continue to attend the class meetings.

What Happens Next

If a seat becomes available in your waitlisted class:

Between now and Aug. 28, the next eligible waitlisted student will be enrolled automatically. If you’re enrolled automatically, you’ll receive an email confirmation within 24 hours.
Between Aug. 29 and Sept. 7, contact the department offering the class to see if their policies allow them to enroll you manually.

On Tuesday, Sept. 8, waitlists are canceled. If you still aren't enrolled, you'll lose access to the class's online materials and be removed from the class roster. However, you may be eligible to use course reservation the next time it's offered to guarantee yourself a seat.

Office of the Registrar | �鶹ӰԺ
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

Attend the first class meeting and tell the instructor you're on the waitlist. If a seat becomes available, the next eligible waitlisted student will be enrolled automatically.

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FERPA Protections Take Effect for New Students on Thursday, Aug. 20

Anonymous — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000

FERPA Protections Take Effect for New Students on Thursday, Aug. 20 Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 08/18/2026 - 00:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, to CU �鶹ӰԺ faculty, staff and temporary employees.

Dear faculty and staff,

Student data privacy is everyone's responsibility. The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the �鶹ӰԺ have set forth guidelines related to the disclosure of and access to student education records maintained by the university.

FERPA protections go into effect for incoming Fall 2026 students on Thursday, Aug. 20, and remain in effect for continuing and returning students.

Consider attending the online FERPA Training for Faculty & Staff on Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 2–3 p.m.

Education Records

Any record that directly relates to a student and is maintained by CU (regardless of medium) is classified as an education record. Education records include:

Directory information, which may generally be disclosed to a third party without the written consent of the student, as long as the student hasn't established full privacy. This includes items such as student name, major(s) and minor(s), and participation in officially recognized activities or sports (see Directory Information for a complete list).
Nondirectory information is personally identifiable information and may not be disclosed to anyone, including parents, without documented student consent. School officials, including faculty and staff, may only access nondirectory information if they have a legitimate educational interest. This includes sensitive data, such as SSNs, grades and financial information, and class recordings (see below).

Remote & Online Classes

Recordings of lectures or class meetings are considered education records if students’ names or likenesses are displayed or disclosed. You may share these recordings with the class, but not with others without documented consent from each student identified in the recording.

When offering classes through Zoom, plan a secure meeting by requiring authentication and setting a meeting password. Before sharing your screen in class, close all documents or systems displaying personally identifiable information. Accidental sharing of such information is a violation of FERPA.

Students on full privacy (see below) are not treated differently than other students within the physical or virtual classroom. Their name, image and email address may appear on screen and in your learning management system, and you may call on them by name.

Letters of Recommendation

Any disclosure of nondirectory student information (e.g., class performance, grades, abilities, background) to a third party in letters of recommendation or reference calls requires prior documented consent from the student. For full details and a student release form, see Release of Student Recommendations.

Accommodations Related to Disabilities

Students’ disabilities are protected under FERPA. When contacting students in your class to discuss accommodations related to disabilities, you must email students individually or bcc each student email address to avoid a FERPA violation. If you have any questions, please contact Disability Services.

Artifical Intelligence

AI development, its uses and tools are rapidly evolving. AI users at CU �鶹ӰԺ should stay current with campus policies and guidance regarding student data privacy, compliance, security and other AI considerations and implications. See Artificial Intelligence at CU �鶹ӰԺ.

Student Privacy Options & University Business Practices

Security Passphrase: Required for verifying the identity of a student who cannot present a photo ID or who is contacting the university by phone. See Confirming a Student's Identity.
FERPA Consent to Release: The online process to authorize release of nondirectory education records to a third party. See FERPA Consent to Release.
CU Guest Access: Allows students to grant read-only online access to select third parties. If a student has established CU guest access for a third party, but not FERPA consent to release, you cannot release any FERPA-protected information. See CU Guest Access.
Full Privacy: An option for students to restrict release of their directory information. These students are identified in Campus Solutions with a red "private" label. If asked for information about a student on full privacy, school officials must tell the requester, "Due to data privacy policies, we are unable to respond to your request."

Advisors may check student privacy settings in Buff Portal Advising or Campus Solutions. Instructors may do so through their class or grade rosters in MyCUInfo's Faculty Center.

Don't hesitate to contact the Office of the Registrar with questions or to request departmental FERPA training. Additional FERPA information is available in Skillsoft. and the Office of the Registrar and U.S. Department of Education websites.

Sincerely,

Kristi Wold-McCormick, Ph.D.
Assistant Vice Provost and University Registrar

Office of the Registrar | �鶹ӰԺ
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

The protection of student privacy is everyone's responsibility. The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the �鶹ӰԺ have set forth guidelines related to the disclosure of and access to student education records maintained by the university.

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Reminder: Set Your Security Passphrase (Targeted Message)

Anonymous — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Reminder: Set Your Security Passphrase (Targeted Message) Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 08/14/2026 - 00:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, to students who were enrolled in Fall 2026 classes and didn't have a security passphrase on file.

Dear [first],

Please take a moment to set an easy-to-remember security passphrase.

Stating your passphrase is the quickest way to verify your identity and get the answers you need when contacting a campus office by phone or in person without a photo ID.

Set Your Security Passphrase (Buff Portal)

Remember: Do not share your security passphrase with anyone.

To allow a parent, guardian, sponsor or other third party to discuss or view parts of your education record, set up FERPA consent to release and/or CU guest access for them.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Office of the Registrar | �鶹ӰԺ
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

Please take a moment to set an easy-to-remember security passphrase. When you contact an office by phone or in person without a photo ID, stating your passphrase is the quickest way to verify your identity and get the answers you need.

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Fall 2026

You're Still on a Waitlist; Here's What Happens Next (Targeted Message)

What Happens Next

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Fall 2026 Main Campus Academic Dates & Deadlines

Friday, Aug. 28

Tuesday, Sept. 1

Friday, Sept. 4

Saturday, Sept. 5

Monday, Sept. 7

Tuesday, Sept. 8

Thursday, Oct. 8

Tuesday, Oct. 27

Monday, Nov. 23–Friday, Nov. 27

Friday, Dec. 4

Saturday, Dec. 5–Sunday, Dec. 6

Monday, Dec. 7–Friday, Dec. 11

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COF Error: Submit Your Missing SSN (Targeted Message)

To Correct Your Record

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COF Error: Resolve Your SSN Mismatch (Targeted Message)

To Correct Your Record

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COF Error: Resolve Your Name Mismatch (Targeted Message)

To Correct Your Record

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COF Error: Resolve Your Birthdate Mismatch (Targeted Message)

To Correct Your Record

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Apply for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) (Targeted Message)

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Reminder: You're on a Fall 2026 Class Waitlist (Targeted Message)

On the First Day of Class

What Happens Next

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FERPA Protections Take Effect for New Students on Thursday, Aug. 20

Education Records

Remote & Online Classes

Letters of Recommendation

Accommodations Related to Disabilities

Artifical Intelligence

Student Privacy Options & University Business Practices

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Reminder: Set Your Security Passphrase (Targeted Message)

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